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title: "TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services"
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# TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8c85b10-9f80-4338-a272-67591dcc286d

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services," classified under the social services industry category (CPV code 85320000). This procurement process followed an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 11th December 2024. The awarded contract has a value of £175,000 and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, serving regions within England, United Kingdom. The award was published on 10th March 2025, with Link Mediation Services Ltd identified as the winning supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in social services, particularly those experienced in mediation and dispute resolution for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete due to the procurement process's suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing specialised services in educational support and conflict resolution will find this contract beneficial for long-term business growth and community impact.

## Notice

TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d99dc1-e905-4903-a39f-6d65e3ecd37e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINK MEDIATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d99dc1-e905-4903-a39f-6d65e3ecd37e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d99dc1-e905-4903-a39f-6d65e3ecd37e
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ec5a27b6-3ca0-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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